Arkansas State Park Events

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Our interpretive guides routinely schedule fun, family-friendly adventures that are designed to help you have a more meaningful park experience and make memories of a lifetime. We offer more than 15,000 activities each year, including outdoor recreation skills demonstrations and workshops, guided hikes, lake tours on park boats, birding walks, kayak tours, living history activities, nature games, bald eagle watches, spring wildflower walks, campfires, school field trips, and much more — there’s something going on all the time! Use the search filters to view specific parks, dates, or topics.

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Jul 4
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Intro to SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding for Beginners)

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Seeking a little serenity? Find your sense of calm while standing above the beautiful, clear waters of DeGray Lake. Join a park interpreter for a crash course to get you standing on water in no time. Reservations are required and are taken at the...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Safety Sense

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Surprises can happen on any outdoor adventure. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn basic first aid tips, how to identify plants like poison ivy, what to do if you see a snake, and how to stay safe and...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Herbs, History & Healing Hike

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Take a walk through the Heritage Herb Garden and learn how people and plants connect in the Ozarks. Meet next to the waterfall in front of the Apothecary Shop for this guided hike led by herbalist Linda Odom to see, feel and smell the plants as you...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Recreation Skills Demo

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join park staff at the visitor center as we demonstrate and teach a plethora of recreation skills. If you want, see if you can pass our skills test beforehand, then join in the fun as we learn tips, tricks, and techniques across multiple recreational...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cast Iron & Campfire: Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Celebrate Independence Day at Queen Wilhelmina State Park by learning to cook over a campfire using a Dutch oven. Try out a few yummy recipes and learn the history behind campfire cooking in Arkansas. Homemade ice cream and watermelon will also be...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:45pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence and Discovering Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 , Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Delta Heritage Trail State Park tells a story about America and here is your chance to discover it. Your journey will begin at the visitor center for a reading of the Declaration of Independence. From there, join a park interpreter for a guided hike...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Native American Storytelling

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Storytelling is a tool that connects past, present, and future generations. Even though we don’t know what stories these prehistoric people told, we can be sure they were sharing stories and connecting generations. Join a park interpreter to hear and...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Stars, Stripes, and Survival Skills

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
The outdoors can feel like an intimidating space, but with a spirit like America, you can feel confident! Drop by this one hour demonstration at the amphitheater where you can learn hands on how to start a fire, tie some basic knots, complete a...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Visitor Center Amphitheater for a reading of the Declaration of Independence to commemorate America's 250th. This program will serve as a time to pause and reflect on our nation's past, honor contributions of all...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Join us in the Craft Village for a reading of the Declaration of Independence as we celebrate the America 250 commemoration on July 4, 2026! Almost every Arkansas State Park is hosting a similar program today - enjoy the special feeling of being part...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 2:00pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184, Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Join us as park staff read the Declaration of Independence to mark its historic 250th anniversary. We will meet in the auditorium at the museum/visitor center.
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Drop into the Nature Cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine so special. Park interpreters will be available to give short programs; help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special place.
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Celebrate July 4th and 250 years of the United States of America with a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Take a moment to reflect on the history of this great country and of Lake Fort Smith State Park. The view from the overlook is the...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Celebrate Independence Day with a reading of the Declaration of Independence as we celebrate America 250. Rediscover one of the founding documents of our nation as we reflect on the past and consider our future.
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

A Gathering for the Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the swim beach flagpole to celebrate 250 years of America with a reading of the Declaration of Independence.
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